Governor Tony Evers Declares October WI Tech Month

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*Info provided by Nadiyah Johnson, CEO, Founder Jet Constellations

Governor Evers has proclaimed October as WI Tech Month in the state of WI. WI Tech Month is being presented by the Milky Way Tech Hub and Wisconsin Voices. Nadiyah Johnson, the founder of the Milky Way Tech Hub, feels it is necessary to celebrate and amplify Wisconsin’s Tech ecosystem. “We’re excited to be working with organizations throughout the state to drive awareness around the importance of technology and highlight its role in decreasing racial wealth and achievement gaps.” says Johnson.

More than 20 events have been coordinated around the state. Eau Claire, Beloit, Milwaukee, Madison, Platteville,  and Kenosha are among the many participating cities. The month will kick off with Milwaukee Tech Advocacy Week (October 1st-10th). This will be a week of civic tech events that aim to equip the general public with the tools and knowledge necessary to find their voices in technology through advocacy, policy, and legislation. The week's events will lead up to Lobby Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol building on October 8th. 

Featured events of WI Tech Month include:

October 2nd - NASA Space Apps Challenge -Milwaukee

October 8th – MKE Tech Lobby Day - Madison/Milwaukee

October 13th Smart Cities Design Thinking Workshop – Kenosha

October 14th WiSys Venture Home Technology Showcase -Platteville

October 15th Using Data Wisely to Help Communities of Color: What You Need to Know -Milwaukee

October 19th Tech Connect - Beloit

 

Events are now open for registration. For a growing list of events visit:

https://milkywaytechhub.com/witechmonth/

To participate in the month's events submit the event concept here:

https://milkywaytechhub.typeform.com/to/t6z00C9L

About Milky Way Tech Hub

The Milky Way Tech Hub is realizing the vision that Milwaukee is a tech hub where Black people and POC are able to thrive in the field of technology. Through a community-based grass-roots effort Milky Way Tech Hub has begun attracting national and international entrepreneurs to Milwaukee in addition to supporting the local talent already here. The Milky Way Tech Hub’s goal is to use its resources, programs, and community partnerships to create equitable opportunities for Milwaukee’s tech ecosystem.

About Wisconsin Voices

We unify a dynamic network of progressive nonprofits in Wisconsin around achieving shared goals to build a better democracy. We build our partners’ capacity, amplify their impact, nurture new leadership, promote racial equity, champion transparent policies, and foster civic engagement so that everyone has an equal voice.

Sheila’s Son - “H20” EP

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Just when we thought that the era of PartyNextDoor and Bryson Tiller’s “TrapSoul” couldn't live on, Sheila’s Son provides us with the vibes of those nostalgic mid-2010 summers that we all fell in love with with the re-release of his five track EP, “H20.” On one of his most recent Instagram posts he writes, “These songs represent my journey [of] blossoming into a man & attaining peace.” 

He pulls us in with the first track “Get 2 You.” Starting off slow and mellow, the Instrumentation combined with his vocals on this atmospheric filler aids in the delivery of lines like “...I know it's wrong. How many times do you think that I feel alone? I want success but I still want to be unknown...” that triggers the desire for that fantasy-like, exclusive situationship, creatively and romantically, that we are all familiar with in our generation. Once he’s got us in a comfort zone, we are encouraged to take it up a notch with “Top Shelf.” He lures us in with a confident demeanor that leaves his female audience feeling catered to. Lines like,“Is it him or is it you? Keep it real cause I know you….. I can see you goin through-, you choose if I stick around for you….,” gives the woman a sense of authority over her life while also highlighting his independence from the attachments that are inevitable in relationships. This theme is further developed in tracks three and four “Nosebleed” and ”Jolie.” Sheila’s Son has grown more confident in his ability to be a provider while taking on the familiar pride of today’s young artists who are struggling with the balance of self, career, and love. 

As proof of his proclaimed growth, the last track, “Zona,” takes on a more romantic approach. With the instrumentation having a lighter tone and the bop of a 2010 R&B song joined with modern melodic vocal choices, Sheila’s Son speaks more intently in this one; “I look up in the stars, you know what I see? I see you in pics, I see you in threes. I see us together, I see you and me…..meet you in Heaven...” Now that's saying it with ya chest! Tell me how YOU feel about “H20,” Milwaukee.

/Naomi-Re’a for CW

Meet the NEW Intern, Naomi-Re'a

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Say what’s up to Naomi-Re'a!

Once a fresh face on the art scene of her hometown Milwaukee, WI, and now a growing leader in its development, Naomi-Re’a is the hidden voice for creative advocacy. Starting as an aspiring model in the later months of 2017, she worked in perfecting her skill set and aligning with a growing local network. She quickly became a recognizable face and caught the eye of CopyWrite Magazine early on. This led to being featured in a few magazine Issues in the years that followed. The revelation of her other talents would arise from being encouraged by her peers to take on other creative leadership positions. Through that, Naomi-Re’a has realized that her mission is to change the narrative of not only the Urban Creative but the Urban Lifestyle in general, using visuals and articulation through words as main forms of expression. This includes curating and creative directing visual concepts, coordinating event productions, coaching other aspiring models, and now as a blogger for CopyWrite Magazine. Naomi-Re’a hopes to successfully become an aid to many Creatives in the development of what it means to express and redefine.

/CW

CopyWrite is at Summerfest

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The /CW Fam is at Summerfest!


Keep up with our exclusive content, behind the scenes footage, photo pit/ back stage vibes & more!

Here are a few flicks form on assignment photographer @shotbybasi of some local favs!
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TERMINATION - ICEKREAM

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*when your parents complain when you go back into the kitchen and say you’ve already had 3 plates* “Stomach growling that mean I’m more hungry”

A24, say goodbye to the top spot in the film industry, Icekream is coming for you with this one baby. He’s a triple threat.

Someone called an exterminator? Cause ICEKREAM is straight KILLING the game with his new single ‘Termination’. Grab a jacket, it might get chilly in here cause this beat is COLD.

Lend an ear to this track and let us know what you think!

/CW Maxp

JAEHARPER - Current Wave

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*me in front of the microwave dancing while I wait for my food to cook singing to my lasagna* 

“♫Never have i met someone who makes me feel like you♫ 

♫We met and now i think i'm in love, i gotta be witchu♫”

Sound good to you? Sound like some lyrics you could see getting totally ingrained into your medulla oblongata? You’re in luck because JAEHARPER has set sail with his new album ‘Current Wave’.

Our fav off of this album issss…. THE WHOLE THING because I can’t decide ! LOL jk they’re all super good tho but if I really had to choose it would have to be ‘Feel it no more’ OR ‘Lonely’ cause…mood. 

Please all passengers keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle (boat) because we are setting our course to ride the gnarliest wave of ‘em all, don’t miss out and check this out!

/CW Maxp